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Amid Karen Read Trial Controversy, Maura Healey Plans To Take Action Regarding State Police Leadership

By Sam Drysdale State House News Service

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Massachusetts State Auditor Investigators More Than $2 Million In Welfare Fraud

Massachusetts Auditor Diana DiZoglio says that there was more than $2 million in welfare fraud in Massachusetts in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, which ended March 31. DiZoglio released the Bureau of Special Investigations quarter three report this week.

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Massachusetts Gas Prices Keep Falling

Gas prices are getting cheaper in Massachusetts. The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Massachusetts is down 2 cents per gallon in the past week, according to AAA Northeast. It is now averaging $3.45 per gallon — an 11-cent drop over the past month. "It'

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Second Gentleman Visits New Hampshire For Biden-Harris Campaign

The husband of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris went to New Hampshire on Friday, June 14, to phone bank on behalf of the Biden-Harris campaign. Second gentleman Doug Emhoff made telephone calls in Exeter for the Seniors for Biden-Harris coalition, according to the Union-Leader. It's a part

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Boston Public Library Hosting 10 Drag Queen Story Hour Events This Month

Boston Public Library isn't hosting one Drag Queen Story Hour this month. It's hosting 10.

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Massachusetts Opioid Overdose Deaths Declined 10 Percent In 2023

By Alison Kuznitz State House News Service

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Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday Set

The annual Massachusetts sales tax holiday weekend is set for Saturday, August 10, and Sunday, August 11, the Massachusetts legislature determined this week. During the sales tax holiday weekend, items for personal use valued up to $2,500 are exempt from the state's 6.25 percent sales tax.

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New Problem: Unregulated ‘Gas Station Weed’ In Massachusetts

By Colin A. Young State House News Service